Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Maruti Suzuki FRONX price starts at Rs. 12.03 Lakh, which is Rs. 6,100 cheaper than the base variant of Citroen e-C3 X, priced at Rs. 12.09 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the FRONX returns a claimed 20.01 kmpl, while the eC3 offers a claimed 330 km/charge. On the performance front, the eC3 uses a 29.2kWh battery producing 56.22bhp and the FRONX a 998cc engine producing 98.69bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the eC3 and FRONX, the FRONX is the better pick for top speed.

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eC3 vs FRONX Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XMaruti Suzuki FRONX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.09 LakhRs. 12.03 Lakh
Mileage / Range 330 km/charge20.01 kmpl
Engine / Battery 29.2 kWh998 cc
Max power / Motor 56.22bhp98.69bhp@5500rpm
Top speed 107 Km/h180 Km/h

eC3 vs FRONX Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 ShineMaruti Suzuki FRONX Alpha Turbo DT AT
Rating
51 reviews
143 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.03 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 998 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 56.22bhp 98.69bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 6-Speed AT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Maruti Suzuki FRONX Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 20.01 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 195/60 R16
Boot Space 315 Liters 308 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 23,270 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,265 eC3 Insurance FRONX Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
998 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
1.0L Turbo Boosterjet
Motor Power
41.92 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
998 cc
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
56.22bhp
98.69bhp@5500rpm
Range
330 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
143Nm
147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1329 Kg
1055-1060 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
57 Min- (10%-80%)
Not Available
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
10hrs 30mins (10%-100%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
37 Liters
Top Speed
107 Km/h
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
20.01 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
16
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
4.9 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Rear Parcel Tray
Digital Cluster Size
7
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
308
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
308 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Roof
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1604 mm3
3995*1765*1550 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2520 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
ARKAMYS Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Rear Parcel Tray
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.23 inch
9 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
No
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
1716 kg
1480

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen e-C3 X
  • Easy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers, Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
Maruti Suzuki FRONX
  • Mini Grand Vitara styling
  • Cabin offers enough space for four six-footers
  • Supple ride quality
  • One-litre turbo-petrol engine offers all-round drivability and performance
Citroen e-C3 X
  • Doesn’t offer exciting drive experience, looks the same as the petrol, Missing features: adjustable regenerative braking modes, powered mirror adjustment, auto AC, passive keyless entry, push-button start
Maruti Suzuki FRONX
  • Lacks niceties like sunroof and ventilated seats
  • Sloping roofline eats into rear headroom
  • Rear cabin lacks adequate storage spaces

Is Citroen EC3 Better Than Maruti Suzuki FRONX?

100% users have chosen Citroen eC3 over Maruti Suzuki FRONX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 311 users have also rated Citroen eC3 and Maruti Suzuki FRONX on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor eC3 FRONX
Mileage 1.6 4.0
Performance 1.8 4.0
Comfort 4.3 4.3
Maintenance 1.6 4.0
Safety 4.3 3.8
Features 4.1 3.9
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. To cope up with E20 complient petro which one good? Delta plus or zeta model?
  • Both the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta Plus and Zeta variants are E20-compliant, ensuring compatibility with future fuel standards. The Delta Plus provides excellent value with features such as LED headlamps and alloy wheels, whereas the Zeta offers additional premium features, including push-button start, rear AC vents, wireless charging, and enhanced safety with extra airbags. While the Zeta is better suited for those prioritizing comfort and performance, the Delta Plus represents a practical and cost-effective choice. As both variants are E20-ready, the decision should primarily be guided by budget considerations and desired features. To know more about the vehicles we would suggest you to visit the nearest authorised dealership: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/maruti-suzuki/Delhi
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  • The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in multiple variants, each catering to different needs. The Sigma variant is the entry-level option and is best suited for buyers looking for an affordable choice with basic features. However, if you are seeking the best balance of features, comfort, and safety at a reasonable price, the Delta and Zeta variants are generally considered the most value-for-money options. While the top-spec Alpha variant offers a more premium experience, the Delta and Zeta trims provide practicality and essential features without stretching the budget. For a better understanding and comparison, we would recommend visiting your nearest authorized dealership to explore all variants in detail and decide which one suits your requirements best: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/maruti-suzuki/Delhi
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Citroen e-C3 X Vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
The Maruti Suzuki FRONX is cheaper than Citroen e-C3 X by ₹6,100.
Which car offers better performance Citroen e-C3 X vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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